Washington, D.C. — Last night, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) voted against a bill that was a wolf in sheep’s clothing: the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill for Fiscal Year 2026.
“This bill diverts billions away from the VA health system forcing more veterans to fend for themselves. We need the new VA health care center in Fredericksburg to be fully funded, staffed, and operational — this bill would do the opposite.
“It also includes language that restricts veterans’ access to reproductive health services and underfunds military construction by $904 million — leaving critical projects unfinished and impacting quality of life for service members and their families. It’s unacceptable.
“This bill takes us in the dead wrong direction. Our veterans and troops deserve better.”
BACKGROUND
Congressman Vindman is a 25-year U.S. Army veteran. He served as an infantry officer and paratrooper including assignments in the 82D Airborne Division and as a company commander leading troops. Soon after, he transitioned to the U.S. Army Judge Advocate Generals (JAG) Corps.
As a JAG, Eugene served as an international law advisor in Iraq; as the senior prosecutor in the busiest jurisdiction in the Army; and as a White House National Security Council (NSC) deputy legal advisor. In Congress, he sits on the House Armed Services Committee.
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